The phase III PhALLCON trial met its primary endpoint, demonstrating that adult patients with newly-diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated with Iclusig (ponatinib) plus reduced-intensity chemotherapy achieved higher rates of minimal residual disease-negative complete remission compared to imatinib.
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have been awarded a $22.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of War to lead studies and clinical trials for leptomeningeal disease, a devastating complication of breast and other cancers that spreads to the coverings of the brain and spinal cord.
